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About Old Dog Tavern
Old Dog Tavern is a versatile restaurant, bar, and live music venue housed in the historic Star Paper Co. building at 402 E Kalamazoo Ave in downtown Kalamazoo. Known for regular live music, inclusive private events, and a laid-back, welcoming vibe, Old Dog Tavern is a go-to spot for locals and visitors alike. The venue comprises multiple spaces designed for both intimate gatherings and larger performances, all with full-service bars and a stage for live acts.
Whether you’re catching a show, grabbing a bite, or organizing a private event, we’ve got you covered with practical details on seating, parking, transit, and nearby accommodations to help you plan a seamless night out.
Seating is flexible across spaces at Old Dog Tavern. The main Old Dog Bar seats great seats and accommodates up to the best available price guests standing. The Dog House + Patio seats great seats with room for about the best available price standing. Additional spaces include The Tiki Bar and Back Bar + Upper Patio, each offering its own vibe for events and performances. While there isn’t a published seating chart, you’ll find a stage, upright piano, dance floor, and full-service bar across the venue. For guests driving in, the on-site lot can fill quickly, so consider nearby options such as River Church lot, Arcadia District ramps, Kalamazoo Mall Ramp, and other downtown parking ramps. Downtown Kalamazoo is well-served by Metro/Kalamazoo Transportation Center (459 N Burdick St) with multiple bus routes for easy transit.
Nearby hotels provide convenient stays for concert-goers: Radisson Plaza Hotel at Kalamazoo Center (100 W Michigan Ave), Hilton Garden Inn Kalamazoo Downtown (303 N Rose St), and Home2 Suites by Hilton Kalamazoo Downtown (same location as Hilton Garden Inn Downtown). For food, drinks, and local flavor, we’ve got affiliate partner recommendations to help you dine before or after the show.
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Seating, Parking & Venue Information
- Address: 402 E Kalamazoo Ave, Kalamazoo, MI 49007.
- Venue type: restaurant, bar and live music venue located in the Star Paper Co. building.
- Total indoor space capacities: The Old Dog Bar seats 100 (the space also accommodates 160 standing); The Dog House + Patio seats 85 (100 standing); additional spaces include The Tiki Bar and Back Bar + Upper Patio.
- Seating chart: no published, formal seating chart; venue describes spaces with a stage, upright piano, dance floor and full-service bar.
- Parking: Old Dog’s own lot can fill up quickly; nearby options include River Church lot, Arcadia District ramps, Kalamazoo Mall Ramp, and other downtown parking ramps.
- Transit: Downtown Kalamazoo is served by Metro/Kalamazoo Transportation Center (459 N Burdick St) with multiple bus routes.
- Nearby hotels: Radisson Plaza Hotel at Kalamazoo Center (100 W Michigan Ave), Hilton Garden Inn Kalamazoo Downtown (303 N Rose St), Home2 Suites by Hilton Kalamazoo Downtown (same location as Hilton Garden Inn Downtown).
- Notable events: private events for groups of 50–300; regular live music; Blues Bash Live 2022 was held at Old Dog Tavern; Art Hop and other arts events have been associated with the venue.